Radical Protest and Social Structure: The Southern Farmers' Alliance and Cotton Tenancy, 1880-1890

by Michael Schwartz

"Michael Schwartz's book is really three books in one—an analysis of the structural changes that produced one of the most oppressive social systems the world has known (the one-crop cotton tenancy economy and the system of institutionalized racism and authoritarian one-party politics that was required to preserve the fragile economic arrangement); a theoretical analysis of the origins, mobilization, and outcome of insurgent challenges; and a meticulous application of that theory to the rise and collapse of the Populist movement."—Craig Jenkins, Theory and Society

Genres: Social Movements

309 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

A pioneer in the natural foods industry, and a nutritional counselor and teacher of naturopathic programs, Michael Schwartz created the "Synergistically Complete ®" concept that has become an industry standard. The author of "The Universal Teachings", "The Art of Mental Healing" and his newest book "Health and Disease Symbology Handbook: A Mind Body Perspective", Michael is an illuminating and inspiring speaker."